Essential French Question Words
These question words make French conversations manageable
Sep 8, 2026 · 17 min · 12 segments
In this episode, you'll learn 50 essential French words and expressions for beginners, with a simple example sentence for each one. 📔 📝 Cheat Sheet & Transcript…
Bonjour.
That's hello or good morning.
Bonjour.
Bonjour.
Par exemple, bonjour tout le monde.
Hello everyone.
Bonjour tout le monde.
Salut.
That's hi or bye.
Salut.
Salut.
Ça fait longtemps.
Hi.
Long time no see.
Salut.
Ça fait longtemps.
Merci.
Thank you.
Merci.
Merci beaucoup pour votre aide.
Thank you very much for your help.
Merci beaucoup pour votre aide.
Oui, that's yes.
Oui.
Oui, je comprends.
Bonjour.
That's hello or good morning.
Bonjour.
Bonjour.
Par exemple, bonjour tout le monde.
Hello everyone.
Bonjour tout le monde.
Salut.
That's hi or bye.
Salut.
Salut.
Ça fait longtemps.
Hi.
Long time no see.
Salut.
Ça fait longtemps.
Merci.
Thank you.
Merci.
Merci beaucoup pour votre aide.
Thank you very much for your help.
Merci beaucoup pour votre aide.
Oui, that's yes.
Oui.
Oui, je comprends.
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